Hoteliers Concerned At Rumored Tourism VAT Hike
October 8, 2018 No Responses

Hoteliers Concerned At Rumored Tourism VAT Hike

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has expressed deep concern at reports that the tourism VAT rate is to be increased as part of Budget 2019. Michael Lennon, President of the IHF said the mooted increase to 13.5% would be disastrous...
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New Report Calls for Decriminalization Of Drugs
October 8, 2018 No Responses

New Report Calls for Decriminalization Of Drugs

A new report is calling on the Government to decriminalize drug use. The Ana Liffey Project and the London School of Economics say treating people caught with small amounts of drugs as criminals is “counter-productive”. According to the report, the...
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Connacht to Redevelop The Sportsground
October 8, 2018 No Responses

Connacht to Redevelop The Sportsground

Connacht Rugby have announced a €30m redevelopment plan for the Sportsground Stadium. The development will include a new stadium with a 12,000 capacity, a new high-performance center and will maintain the existing greyhound racing track. The arrangement with...
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Bradley To Meet With Northern Parties Over Powersharing
October 8, 2018 No Responses

Bradley To Meet With Northern Parties Over Powersharing

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is to meet Stormont’s five main political parties today. She will also hold talks with church leaders and the Irish Government in what she termed another important step forward in her “clear plan” to restore...
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City Draw With Liverpool After Late Mahrez Penalty Miss
October 7, 2018 No Responses

City Draw With Liverpool After Late Mahrez Penalty Miss

Riyad Mahrez missed an 85th-minute penalty as the Premier League’s top two Manchester City and Liverpool drew 0-0 at Anfield. The visitors had three previous claims for a spot-kick before Virgil van Dijk’s challenge on substitute Leroy Sane eventually resu...
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Activists Call for MPs to Back Abortion Reform in The North
October 7, 2018 No Responses

Activists Call for MPs to Back Abortion Reform in The North

Campaigners have urged MPs to put pressure on Westminster to decriminalize abortion in Northern Ireland. Abortions are illegal in the North in all but exceptional medical and mental health circumstances, leading women to travel elsewhere in the UK for the...
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High Fives All Around As Arsenal Rout Fulham
October 7, 2018 No Responses

High Fives All Around As Arsenal Rout Fulham

Aaron Ramsey’s sumptuous flick was the pick of five superb goals scored by Arsenal en route to thrashing Fulham at Craven Cottage – with Unai Emery’s side securing a ninth consecutive win in the process. The Gunners have not enjoyed...
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McGregor Loses Comeback Fight As Chaotic Scenes Erupt
October 7, 2018 No Responses

McGregor Loses Comeback Fight As Chaotic Scenes Erupt

Conor McGregor was beaten on his UFC return as Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered a career-best display – but the Russian was seemingly the instigator of a post-fight melee. McGregor was making his comeback to mixed martial arts after a near two-year...
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Leinster Edge Munster at The Aviva Stadium
October 6, 2018 No Responses

Leinster Edge Munster at The Aviva Stadium

Leinster continued their dominance of Munster at Aviva Stadium on Saturday night as they took the derby honors in a pulsating Guinness PRO14 contest. Three tries and five kicks on a perfect night off the tee for fly-half Ross Byrne...
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Sanchez Scores Late Winner in United’s Comeback Win Over Magpies
October 6, 2018 No Responses

Sanchez Scores Late Winner in United’s Comeback Win Over Magpies

Alexis Sanchez rescued Manchester United – and perhaps under-fire Jose Mourinho – in a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against embattled Newcastle. Off-field issues have been compounded by poor performances in recent weeks, but senior figures strongly denied a ...
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